Take your pick, Jose Mourinho

The Special One finds himself in demand as Europe’s leading clubs try to find a way to close the gap on the Premier League

Suspense seems in short supply around the major leagues of Europe. As Manchester United seek today to pump up the cushion between themselves and the rest of the Premier League, Bayern Munich will guard a healthy advantage in the Bundesliga. Olympique Lyonnais opened the French weekend with a six-point gap, while Real Madrid tonight look to consolidate a seven-point lead in Spain. Italy's race has turned closer of late but Internazionale, four points ahead of Roma, remain on course for a successive title, perhaps with time to spare.

In the countries long tired of keeping up with the same steed in one-horse races, little respite. PSV Eindhoven could become Dutch champions again today. Porto have already won their league. Apart from United, these pacesetters cruise on without distractions. Apart from United, none remains in the Champions League, which explains why almost all the soon-to-be-champion head coaches will sip the champagne